Sports Illustrated other Empower Onyx are putting the spotlight on the diverse journeys of Black women across sports—from the veteran athletes, to up-and-coming stars, coaches, executives and more—in the series, Elle-evate: 100 Influential Black Women in Sports. Shetellia Riley Irving has never been afraid of her voice. Her former roles in the entertainment and media … Read more
When the NBA’s All-Star Weekend returns to Salt Lake City for the first time in 30 years, it will be a hot ticket. With six months until the festivities tip off in February, fans are still waiting for their chance to grab their tickets. So how do they get them? It’ll cost you. The highest-profile … Read more
Kevin Durant (left)photo: AP That is if reports are to be believed, and it would depend on which side this slithered out from. Smart money is on the Brooklyn side, but then again watching Kevin Durant throughout his career, this is the kind of hijinx he would think shines kindly on him. It’s been pretty … Read more
There is no shortage of storylines in the NBA’s Western Conference heading into the 2022-23 season. And, as is tradition, let’s start in Los Angeles. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers are back to improve on an injury- and drama-filled season that resulted in a failed run to the West’s final play-in spot. But … Read more
It’s been a strange NBA offseason. Now into the second week of August, there are still big names and restricted free agents lingering that could change the scope of the league. At the same time, it’s unclear if or when any of those dominoes will fall. So we’re going to hand out some offseason grades, … Read more
Maya Jama and her fiancé Ben Simmons quashed break-up rumors as the NBA star shared a loved-up snap of the pair on Monday. On Sunday a source claimed the pair’s relationship had hit the rocks after Maya, 27, decided she wanted to focus on her career. Taking to his Instagram Stories, the basketball player, 26, … Read more
Credit: Fadeaway World This summer has been that has featured a lot of trade rumors. Much speculation has been regarding the futures of Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Ever since Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets, there has been no shortage of reports linking both stars to one franchise or … Read more
Getty Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up in front of general manager Bob Myers and head coach Steve Kerr during media day prior to the start of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 01, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The Golden State Warriors will play the Boston Celtics in … Read more
After Donald Sterling’s racist ramblings were exposed to the world, the NBA moved quickly to banish him from the league. Sure, the forced sale of the Los Angeles Clippers Sterling made even richer, but it sent a clear signal that such behavior would not be tolerated, even from the guys with the biggest checkbooks. Then … Read more
The NBA offseason has arguably reached its most deserted point: August. At this time of year we’re all wandering around like Will Smith in I Am Legend but instead of looking for people we’re searching for even the tiniest bit of NBA news. While there may still be some shoes to drop—with names such as … Read more